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Rural Development Grant is a grant from the Illinois Farm Bureau that funds rural development projects that positively impact Farm Bureau members and other rural Illinoisans. The program supports community and economic development projects focused on attracting businesses, expanding food access, increasing healthcare access, improving recreational opportunities, expanding housing, and enhancing emergency services.
Grants are awarded in conjunction with county Farm Bureaus and their local community partners, aligning with IFB policy and local government priorities. Eligible applicants are Illinois Farm Bureau county Farm Bureaus. Grant amounts vary by project.
The program is currently closed and will reopen in Fall 2026.
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Rural Development Grant Program | Illinois Farm Bureau Rural Development Grant Program Farmer & Rural Resources Menu IFB Rural Development Grant Program The Rural Development Grant program is currently closed for applications. Please check back in Fall 2026 for information about the next grant cycle.
See the Rural Development Grants help two Illinois communities Knox County Rural Development Grant Testimonial Madison County Rural Development Grant Testimonial The Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) Rural Development Grant Program is designed to support rural development projects that will positively impact Farm Bureau® members and other rural Illinoisans.
Aligning with IFB policy and local government priorities, the program strives to elevate and place additional focus on rural development. It provides resources to help local communities and counties in rural Illinois successfully implement projects focused on supporting community and economic development as well as enhancing quality of life.
IFB is looking for projects that will meet an economic development or quality of life need in a community, county or rural area, and get residents excited about what is happening in their community.
Examples could include projects that: Focus on attracting businesses Provide access to fresh foods Increase healthcare access Expand recreational opportunities Increase available housing Enhance emergency services support (fire, emergency medical services, police) Otherwise positively impact farmers and rural Illinoisans Rural development requires a team effort.
The grants will be awarded in conjunction with county Farm Bureaus® and their local partners. For more information about the program, please contact your local county Farm Bureau ® or email RDgrants@ilfb. org .
Rural Development Grants in the News IFB names new Rural Development Grant recipients IFB Rural Development Grant applications available | General | farmweeknow. com Rural development grant makes impact in Madison County | | farmweeknow.
com Commitment to Illinois Farm Bureau Grants - COUNTRY Financial IFB Awards More Than $100,000 In Rural Development Grants | Morning Ag Clips RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS | Xenia Fire Protection Warsaw Mercantile receives grant from Illinois Farm Bureau Boyd, other organizations receive rural development grants Illinois Farm Bureau awards grants to local projects | WIFR TV Illinois Farm Bureau Awards $105,000 in Rural Development Grants | WSIU Public Broadcasting Albion Parks Receives $3,000 Grant from Illinois Farm Bureau | WFIW (wfiwradio.
com) CLAY COUNTY FARM BUREAU GRANT (wnoi. com) Illinois Farm Bureau invests $3,000 in Hancock County | Daily Gate City - Keokuk, Iowa | mississippivalleypublishing. com Illinois Farm Bureau invests $3,000 in Taste of Hancock County New Farm Bureau grant helps offer a taste of Hancock County Hancock County Economic Development receives Illinois Farm Bureau rural development grant – Muddy River News
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Illinois Farm Bureau county Farm Bureaus. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by project Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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